Respite Care in Virginia, MN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Virginia, MN: the local picture

2,013

residents 65 or older (24% of Virginia)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Louis County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Virginia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Virginia live with someone: 61% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 595 Virginia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in St. Louis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Virginia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Virginia compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Virginia	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	8.8%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.0%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,438	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Virginia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eveleth, MN	4.0 mi	644	35%
Mountain Iron, MN	4.7 mi	744	38%
Chisholm, MN	17 mi	1,308	29%
Hibbing, MN	22 mi	3,743	30%
Ely, MN	41 mi	910	34%
Rice Lake, MN	46 mi	949	19%

Hospices serving Virginia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Range Regional Health Services	Hibbing, MN	21 mi	(218) 262-6982
St Croix Hospice	Grand Rapids, MN	51 mi	(218) 212-7915
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	52 mi	(218) 520-0870
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown	Hermantown, MN	52 mi	(218) 723-8905
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	54 mi	(218) 786-4020

Nursing homes near Virginia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent	Virginia, MN	1.5 mi	5 of 5	40	(218) 749-9411
The Waterview Pines LLC	Virginia, MN	1.8 mi	1 of 5	83	(218) 748-7809
The Waterview Woods LLC	Eveleth, MN	4.5 mi	1 of 5	65	(218) 744-9800
Cornerstone Villa	Buhl, MN	13 mi	3 of 5	43	(218) 258-3253

Straight-line miles from the center of Virginia. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Virginia

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,870 monthly median income of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Virginia: common questions

Which hospices serve Virginia?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Virginia ZIP codes, including Range Regional Health Services, St Croix Hospice, Moments Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Virginia?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,870 monthly median income of Virginia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Virginia. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Minnesota.

More near Virginia

More senior care near Virginia

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Virginia

More for Virginia families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Virginia, MN